Canva
Head of Design Research
Found: January 21, 2026
This role is based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia with hybrid work options available.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and grow the Design Research team.
- Craft and lead a design research strategy that informs product vision.
- Drive evaluative research to identify and resolve user issues.
- Enable product teams to conduct their own research.
- Define and manage the research tool ecosystem.
You're probably a match if:
- You have deep expertise in generative and evaluative research.
- You are motivated by shaping product strategy and integrating AI capabilities.
- You possess strong stakeholder management skills.